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We are a world leader in genomics research. We apply and explore genomic technologies to advance the understanding of biology and improve health 🧬
Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambs
Joined April 2009
Read ‘The synthetic lethal interaction between CDS1 and CDS2 is a vulnerability across multiple tumor types.’ from @sangerinstitute and collaborators in @NatureGenet, here ⤵️.
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A new drug target that has the potential to treat aggressive eye cancer has been discovered 👁️. This research may provide a hopeful outlook for eye cancer patients with very limited treatment options and has implications for a range of other cancers ⤵️.
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Sponges are animals – just like us. 🧽. New sponge genomes may reveal exciting secrets that could contribute towards drug discovery, reef conservation, and much more. 🧬. Image credit: Benjamin Mueller
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Read 'The long-term effects of chemotherapy on normal blood cells’ from @sangerinstitute, @Cambridge_Uni @CUH_NHS @CancerGrand & others in @NatureGenet ⤵️.
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Scientists discover that while effective in combatting cancers, many chemotherapies cause mutations and premature ageing in healthy blood 🩸. Read the full story ⤵️.
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Our Director, Matt Hurles, was on BBC Breakfast this morning sharing his thoughts on a new @wellcometrust funded project that aims to develop the tools, technology and methods needed to synthesise human genomes. 🎥 Starts at 1 hour and 29 minutes.
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‘Huge advances in cancer and rare diseases’: 25 years of the human genome 🧬. Our Director, Matt Hurles, recently spoke to the Guardian Science Weekly podcast about the Human Genome Project, and what could be in store over the next 25 years 🎧.
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The impact of genomics is wide-reaching. Take a more in-depth look at the history of the Human Genome Project and how this has influenced many scientific and healthcare advancements over the last 25 years in our latest blog ⤵️.
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25 years ago today, the first draft of the human genome was announced, a breakthrough that changed science forever 🧬. Read more about this achievement and the future of genomics over the next 25 years, here ⤵️.
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RT @darwintreelife: Have you heard of a Finch Louse Fly? . If you have, then you may know that there aren't many in the UK and Ireland, but….
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Pride Month is about celebrating, reflecting on progress and what is still to be done, and sharing voices of the community 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️. Our blog shares Linda Grootegoed story, their insights into the campus LGBTQ+ network, and what Pride Month means to them ⤵️.
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RT @engageWCS: ⏰ Reminder! Our next #GenomicsLite session is on today!. Join Katie Bellis and Dr Róisín Boggan from the @sangerinstitute as….
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Interested in becoming a Staff Scientist at the Institute? Check out our open vacancies, including a Senior Staff Scientist role, here ⤵️.
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What does a staff scientist do? 🕵️♀️. In our latest blog, we spoke to Katie Bellis about her work on the nasal microbiome, and how she believes "curiosity can take you a long way" 👃. Find out more ⤵️.
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Announcing a new collaboration with @ParseBio @HelmholtzMunich to develop a #Cancer Plasticity Atlas. The reference map will help predict the effect of cancer drugs - where resistance might develop and where to target future treatment efforts.
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Read ‘Massively parallel genetic perturbation suggests the energetic structure of an amyloid-β transition state’ from @sangerinstitute & collaborators in @ScienceAdvances here ⤵️ .
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New research has mapped the first step in how a key Alzheimer’s protein begins to clump together, leading to clues about future therapies🧠. Check out our story here 👇.
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Genomics research at #scale - but how does it all actually happen? . Today we opened our doors for @CamOpenDay to show our picturesque grounds, our pioneering science and state-of-the-art facilities to members of the life sciences ecosystem in Cambridge and beyond. #FeeltheBuzz
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Unravelling the genomic mysteries of one species requires a few samples, but trying to sequence all life on Earth requires thousands. 🧬. We spoke to the experts at Sanger on how they gather and preserve samples from all around the world. 🌎.
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"The first bacteria our bodies meet – in the hours after we're born – could protect us from dangerous infections, UK scientists say." . @fienige spoke to @BBCNews about new research from @ucl and @sangerinstitute. Read the full article below ⤵️.
First bacteria we ever meet can keep us out of hospital
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